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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459,421.92, 688,873.68 and 143,794.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459,421.92, 688,873.68 and 143,794.08 is: 215,609.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,421.92 : 688,873.68 = 143,794.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,421.92/688,873.68 = 143,794.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,421.92x = 688,873.68 × 143,794.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,421.92x = 99,055,957,051.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,055,957,051.81/459,421.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,609.99

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